Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Remote
About The Position
Brave Health is hiring a remote Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide compassionate, accessible mental health care through technology. The NP assesses patients’ mental and physical health, diagnoses psychiatric disorders, and works with an interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans. Care may include individual psychotherapy, diagnostic testing, and prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medications, including controlled substances. The NP educates patients and families about mental health conditions and treatment options and maintains accurate electronic health records in accordance with HIPAA, state regulations, and national standards of care. The position is a W-2, full-time, salaried role serving adolescent and adult patients, or patients across the lifespan as assigned. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with no on-call or weekend shifts; available shifts are 9 a.m.–6 p.m., 10 a.m.–7 p.m., or 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time. The salary range is $125,000–$135,000.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience practicing as a Nurse Practitioner.
- Current board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
- Experience in addiction and mental health.
- Willingness to obtain additional state licensures.
- Experience with Motivational Interviewing.
- Willingness to partner with clients to achieve their goals.
- Experience working with adults who need general mental health and/or severe mental illness (SMI) treatment.
- Experience and comfort working with patients ages 13 and older.
- Knowledge of mental health diagnoses and/or substance abuse dual diagnoses.
- Treatment-planning experience.
- Ability to conduct and use comprehensive assessments.
- Ability to complete timely, high-quality documentation and experience with EHRs.
- Adaptability to technology, including telehealth software, and comfort with video communication.
- Awareness of and compliance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
- Eligibility to work in the United States; the employer cannot provide or assist with visas or work eligibility.
- Clinicians holding a Florida or New York license must have an active DEA registration and obtain and maintain it.
Nice To Haves
- Spanish-speaking; proficiency in other languages is also a plus.
- Previous telehealth experience.
- Previous experience in the Community Mental Health sector.
Responsibilities
- Provide care to adolescent and adult patients, or across the lifespan, as assigned.
- Assess patients’ mental and physical status based on presenting symptoms and complaints.
- Diagnose psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions, distinguishing between physiologically and psychologically based disorders.
- Conduct individual psychotherapy for patients with chronic or acute mental disorders.
- Order appropriate diagnostic testing, including EKGs, lab work, and other tests as needed.
- Prescribe psychotropic medications, including controlled substances, and educate patients about medication risks, benefits, and side effects.
- Monitor patients’ medication use, side effects, and treatment results.
- Evaluate patients’ behavior and response to treatment to assess intervention effectiveness.
- Work effectively with difficult patients and verbally de-escalate when necessary.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans.
- Educate patients and family members about mental health conditions, treatment plans, and medications.
- Document patients’ medical and psychological histories, physical assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, and outcomes.
- Complete administrative documentation related to patient care, including FMLA and other Brave-approved forms.
- Schedule and coordinate follow-up appointments and ongoing treatment needs.
- Complete patient visits and accurate documentation in the EHR.
- Practice in compliance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, national standards of care, and internal policies.
- Use recommended references and consult the Clinical Director and/or Medical Director for clinical guidance as needed.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Vacation, holiday, and sick time.
- Liability insurance provided.
- Annual stipend for growth and education opportunities.
- Additional compensation for providers fluent in Spanish.
- Close collaboration and community with peers and supervisors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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